Abraham was free. He heard the divine symphony and danced to its tune, unfettered by the chains of time and space.
We, too, can dance to the same song. Not because our limbs resonate with the heavens. But because we were handed the score at Sinai and connected to its Composer.
And so, at any moment, any of us can let go of our chains. Any of us can be free.
How meaningful is choreography if you are deaf to the tune? Reply
Good 🌻 Morning,
It is in the depth of our soul that resonates the sound and movement of our being. I believe you can rightfully call it "soul music." It is in GD that we live, and move, and have being.
Your question, "How meaningful is choreography if you are deaf to the tune?" On the other hand, how meaningful is choreography if you cannot see the dance? Both are symbolic of our mortality. If you believe in GD and that GD has given you eternal life, then you will have life after life, so this statement is irrevelant and it means NOTHING. We transition to a different state of being.
GD has taken care of there and then, so let us focus on the here and now. Everything GD created has rhythm even if I cannot audibly hear it. Watch the sifaka monkeys, the dancing lemurs, of Madagascar. When grounded, they do not walk but dance wherever they go and they hear no music. The American Woodcock [bird] always dances rhythmically as it walks along its pathway. It's a "joy" to watch!🕊💜
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Acting as if free converts that into a true act. Inside and out we behave thinking that as Jews we are sheltered by Hashem and thus freedom is part of that symphony. If you do't hear the tune, then it is time to study more in depth what is Judaism. The latter anchors us to think we are free individuals who seethe world in a special way.
Good Afternoon, Feigue
History demonstrates that someone can enslave you, but they cannot make you a slave. The difference between enslavement and a slave is one's "mindset." Enslavement is not an inherent part of your identity, but it is an encroachment. A slave is dehumanized to property, neglects their inherent humanity, and states that the core of a person's being is - to be "a slave." A slave is relegated to a mere animal status. In the Torah, GD recognizes the humanity of a slave and they were given a choice to be free after 7 years, or remain a slave. The Year of Jubilee, 50 years, all slaves were freed (Leviticus 25). True "Freedom" comes with knowing GD, your idenity, and living according to the Torah - His Word. That is why our new year starts in Aviv (Nissan) - The Passover to reminds us who we belong to (GD), who set us free (GD), and who we are - the Servants of The Holy GD of Israel - Echad. Hence, I see "me" as GD Sees Me - "Free" no matter what the world says or does.